Coder, Multispecialty

DaMar Staffing; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ovation Healthcare seeks a Coding Specialist to assign CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes across multiple medical specialties, ensuring documentation supports accurate coding. The ideal candidate holds CPC or CCS certification with 3–5 years of rural healthcare coding experience, and strong knowledge of payer guidelines, EHR systems, and coding software.

You will collaborate with physicians and billing teams, participate in audits, and stay current with industry changes while maintaining patient

Qualifications

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of multi-specialty coding experience, preferably within a rural healthcare setting.
• Extensive knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS coding systems, as well as medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Thorough understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer guidelines and regulations.
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and coding software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying abreast of coding updates.

Responsibilities

• Assign CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes for professional and facility services across multiple medical specialties.
• Review medical documentation to extract information for accurate coding.
• Abstract pertinent information from patient records for data entry and reporting.
• Clarify ambiguous documentation with physicians to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Stay current with coding guidelines and industry changes through education and development.
• Participate in regular coding audits and provide feedback for improvements.
• Collaborate with billing and revenue cycle teams to resolve denials and rejections.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Assist in training and mentoring less experienced coders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Professional development

Education

CPC or CCS certification

Tools

EHR systems

Coding software

Job description

Ovation Healthcare Coding Specialist

At Ovation Healthcare (formerly QHR Health), we've been making local healthcare better for more than 40 years. Our mission is to strengthen independent community healthcare. We provide independent hospitals and health systems with the support, guidance and tech-enabled shared services needed to remain strong and viable. With a strong sense of purpose and commitment to operating excellence, we help rural healthcare providers fulfill their missions.

We're looking for talented, motivated professionals with a desire to help independent hospitals thrive. Working with Ovation Healthcare, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with highly skilled subject matter specialists and operations executives, in a collegial atmosphere of professionalism and teamwork.

Ovation Healthcare's corporate headquarters is located in Brentwood, TN. For more information, visit www.ovationhc.com.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assign appropriate CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS codes to diagnoses and procedures for professional and facility services across multiple medical specialties.
• Review medical documentation, including physician notes, operative reports, and diagnostic reports, to extract all necessary information for accurate coding.
• Abstract pertinent information from patient records for data entry and statistical reporting.
• Identify and clarify ambiguous or incomplete documentation with physicians and other healthcare providers to ensure coding accuracy and compliance.
• Stay current with coding guidelines, regulations, and industry changes through continuous education and professional development.
• Participate in regular coding audits and provide feedback for process improvement.
• Collaborate with billing and revenue cycle teams to resolve coding-related denials and rejections.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to all HIPAA regulations.
• Assist in training and mentoring less experienced coders as needed.

Job Qualifications

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification required. Additional specialty certifications (e.g., CEMC, CGSC, COSC) preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of multi-specialty coding experience, preferably within a rural healthcare setting.
• Extensive knowledge of CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS coding systems, as well as medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
• Thorough understanding of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payer guidelines and regulations.
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and coding software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying abreast of coding updates.